Includes bibliographical references (p. [176]-184) and index
The prehistory and context of human rights -- First notions of human rights -- Human rights, morals, and law -- From human rights to positive law -- Human rights, the state, and democracy -- Politics and law -- The Cold War -- Moralizing human rights -- Natural right and imposed concepts of man -- Perspectives for democratic legitimacy -- Universality and regionalization -- Repercussions from the Cold War.
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